Friendship Academy of the Arts

The Friendship Academy of the Arts district in Minneapolis, Minnesota operates two schools: an elementary school, Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary, and a middle school, Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm. Both schools have struggled academically, with consistently low test scores and rankings compared to state averages.

The Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm middle school has ranked in the bottom 10% of Minnesota middle schools in recent years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its math and reading proficiency rates are well below state averages, ranging from 0% to 41.67% proficient across different grade levels and subjects. Similarly, the Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary elementary school has a 2-3 star rating and ranks in the bottom third of Minnesota elementary schools, though its specific test score data is not provided.

Both schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, with free and reduced lunch rates exceeding 80%. The Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary also has a very high student-teacher ratio of 25.2, which may make it difficult for teachers to provide individualized attention and support. Overall, the data suggests a significant need for improvement in these schools to better support student learning and achievement.